Next Premier League manager sacked: Chelsea’s Graham Potter now odds-on favourite, David Moyes in behind
CHELSEA boss Graham Potter leads the sack race.
That’s according to bookmakers Ladbrokes, who’ve installed Potter at 4-11 to become the TENTH Premier League manager relieved of their duties this season.
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There’s been a huge amount of chopping and changing on the managerial merry-go-round in recent months.
Scott Parker, Thomas Tuchel, Bruno Lage, Steven Gerrard and Ralph Hasenhuttl were all axed before Christmas, while Graham Potter left Brighton for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard was dismissed in January, Jesse Marsch left soon after and Nathan Jones received his marching orders after just 95 days in charge.
Ladbrokes think Potter is the most likely to join that list next after an atrocious spell at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea lost 1-0 to managerless and rock-bottom Southampton on Saturday courtesy of a trademark free-kick from James Ward-Prowse.
The result means Chelsea have now won just two games in their last 14 in all competitions, and sit tenth in the division — 11 points behind the Champions League places.
Next manager to leave their role (10th)
Ladbrokes odds
- Graham Potter – 4/11
- David Moyes – 11/4
- Gary O’Neil – 8/1
- Antonio Conte – 12/1
- Patrick Vieira – 16/1
- Brendan Rodgers – 25/1
- Jurgen Klopp – 25/1
- Julen Lopetegui – 50/1
- Pep Guardiola – 50/1
Goals have been a huge issue for the Blues, who invested heavily in attacking talent in January.
Chelsea have scored just three goals in their last nine outings, and couldn’t manage one against a side who had managed just one clean sheet in the Premier League all season.
Potter has won nine of his 25 matches in charge, giving him a modest 36% win percentage.
David Moyes is next in the betting market at 11-4.
West Ham succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to London rivals Tottenham on Sunday, leaving them inside the relegation zone and one point adrift from safety.
Gary O’Neil is offered at 8-1 after their unexpected victory over Wolves but do face Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool in their next three fixtures.
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